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Submitted by Joe Medallion on Mon, 01/26/2015 - 11:49
Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Saturday, January 24, 2015
Found on:Thursday, January 29, 2015
Finders:
NameHometown
Caley Kelly
Prize:
Maximum Prize:$500
Awarded Prize:$500
Location:
General Location:Riverwind Park
Exact Location:Hanging on a low hanging pine tree
Concealer:A white plastic bag
Clues
Clue #1
Published on Saturday, January 24, 2015
In by the fire or next to the stove,
Planning your quest and where you will rove;
It is our Snowflake Days celebration, no time for rest,
Pick up your button and start on your quest.
Explanation:
Instructional - button was needed to claim prize
 
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Clue #2
Published on Sunday, January 25, 2015
Marquis Ted is the ambassador for Snowflake Days this season,
Make sure you say high and tug on his cape within reason;
If you are frustrated and puzzled at where your treasure hunt goes,
It won’t help to quiz, on city property is all that he knows
Explanation:
Intro of our Marquis- medallion can be found on city property
 
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Clue #3
Published on Monday, January 26, 2015
The snowflake medallion is the goal of your search,
A round 5” object, it may be buried or perched;
It is out on the trail far away from the Town,
Much closer to hill and dale the prize can found.
Explanation:
Town referred to Northtown , dale to Riverdale
 
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Clue #4
Published on Tuesday, January 27, 2015
The sky may be gloomy, the wind raw and cold,
To come out the winner you need to be bold;
The development is not known by park or terrace by most,
But rather by vertical strength is the post.
Explanation:
Thompson developments, not Park, not Riverview Terrace but in Thompson Heights
 
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Clue #5
Published on Wednesday, January 28, 2015
They come travel all directions for the thrill of the quest,
From the north and the south, the east to the west;
To Coon Rapids they travel to try to decipher the code,
Longtimers might help, “ follow the yellow brick road”.
Explanation:
The key to this clue is East to West, Yellowbrick Road was actually the name of a road that connected the East and West sides of Northdale as the freeway was being built.
 
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Clue #6
Published on Thursday, January 29, 2015
We all are a part of the physical universe I guess,
In this case, too old or too young a bit less;
The periodic rumor that it’s been found is often a fable,
Some argue its’ existence if you look at this table.
Explanation:
This was a reference to the teen center called the element. The last line was a reference to 119th Ave the nearby crossing street. (there are 118 elements in the periodic table.)
 
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Clue #7
As you end your days search don’t let your dreams fade,
Think of polishing the metal as you close the nightshade;
As you drift into sleep and progress into dreams,
The burden of the hunt is a basic substance it seems.
Explanation:
This clue was to reference the two north/south streets bordering Riverwind. A cloth for polishing metal is a crocus, and bittersweet is a form of Nightshade. The last line again references an element.
 
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Clue #8
Feathered friends tend to gather within range of your feet,
Birds of prey are included if it matters in the least;
You don’t have a clue where the prize is you say,
Just cross the paradise from the indentation today.
Explanation:
Clue refers to Cardinals and Falcons at HS and Middle school. The paradise refers to Zion St. and the indention is the Pit ( the high school soccer practice area across Zion and the north entrance to Riverwind
 
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Clue #9
Open your mind, think of fact not just of fiction,
Then over the rail will give you clue to direction;
Don’t let the search make you frightened or nervous,
When you are in the area please thank all those for their service.
Explanation:
This clue was to give you direction from the south and west. Line 1 references the library, line 2 the tracks, line 4 the legion.
 
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Clue #10
Looking for gem could take you hour upon hour,
But know that you are close when in view of the tower;
A short walk from the area runs uneven water were told,
And a place named for the first, rang the bell in the cold.
Explanation:
The water tower by the legion was within view, the second part references Crooked Lake Blvd. and Morris Bye school. ( name after Dist. 11's first superintendent )
 
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Clue #11
We suggest mittens and boots for your hands and your feet.
There should be plenty of snow or you may see concrete;
Some might try snowshoes and some even skis;
But the swish in this place used to rattle if you please.
Explanation:
Riverwind has a concrete basketball court and for years the nets were made of chains.
 
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